The third annual garage sale sponsored by the Brackendale Babes Relay for Life team will be held in the parking lot of the Brackendale Art Gallery tomorrow (May 28) at 8:30 a.m. There are some great bargains to be had and all proceeds will go to the relay team, which will take part in the upcoming Relay for Life to fight cancer.
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A Health and Wellness Fair for seniors, sponsored by London Drugs, will be held in the Squamish Renaissance Retirement Residence at 38225 Third Ave. tomorrow (May 28) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This educational day will provide valuable information for seniors and their families. Drop in to hear speakers on medication misadventure, normal aging to dementia, leaky faucet, managing overactive bladders, diabetes and Vitamin D. Light refreshments will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given out throughout the day.
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The area around the Squamish Adventure Centre is the location for the Elks Spring Fair from Friday to Sunday, June 3 to 5. Kids, enter the colouring contest in The Chief and win one of 10 all-day ride passes.
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The Parkinson's Group will meet on Wednesday (June 1) at the Squamish Renaissance at 38225 Third Ave. at 1 p.m. Those with Parkinson's, caregivers, family and friends are welcome to attend. There is no charge and confidentially is assured. If you wish more information, please call Ursula Dowd at (604) 902-7767.
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The Squamish Food Bank will open its doors from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday (June 1) at the Alano Club on Third Avenue for grocery distribution.
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A new book club at the Squamish Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library will meet on Tuesday (May 31) from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss books with the theme of personal growth. Anyone who has read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is welcome to attend.
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Seniors are reminded that the last day to purchase tickets for the Spring Fling Dinner on June 3 is this coming Monday (May 30). The tickets are $22 each and available at the Seniors Centre.
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Registrations for summer recreation programs are now being accepted at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre. View the complete guide at www.squamish.ca or phone (604) 898-3604 for more information.
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Take in an evening of bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 on Monday (May 30) with doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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A Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine will be a fun-filled day for all members of your family when Thomas visits the West Coast Railway Heritage Park on two successive Saturdays and Sundays, June 4 and 5 and 11 and 12. The 25-minute rides are ongoing from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The day includes meeting Sir Topham Hat, storytelling, live music and much more. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended and they are $20 for ages two years and up. Thomas will be chugging out of the station rain or shine. For ticket information, visit www.ticketweb.ca/dowt or call 1-888-222-6608.
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Future bus trips for seniors include a day at Stanley Park and Prospect Point in Vancouver on Thursday (June 16) and a trip to the Van Dusen Gardens and Queen Elizabeth Park on Thursday (June 30). For more information, please call Elaine at (604) 898-5463.
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If the weather co-operates, the WOW riders will go to Granville Island on Monday (May 30) and members are asked to meet at the Adventure Centre gravel parking lot at 9 a.m. for carpooling. For more information on this trip, call Shirley at (604) 898-5715.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at The Stawamus Chief parking lot at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (May 31) for a hike to Shannon Falls and beyond. Call Heather at (604) 892-9003 for more information.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet on Thursday (June 2) at 10 a.m. at Highway 99 and Alice Lake turnoff for a Wonderland Trail walk. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the Squamish Elementary School parking lot for a trail walk on Friday (June 3) at 10 a.m. Call Darleen at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152 for more info.
